Hey, there. Thanksgiving’s almost here. Then there’s a few days of whirlwind (pageant, choir performance, parties, finals, shopping, deep breath), then winter break. In the middle somewhere, we drop off some canned goods or make an end-of-the-year donation to a worthy cause. Whew. Trust me, I know it can be exhausting. I’m tired just thinking about...

The eye roll. Anyone with kids older than preschool has seen it. In my house, with two girls (third and sixth grade), we have the eye roll down to an art. Me: Could you please pick up your clothes off the floor next to the laundry basket and put them in the laundry basket? Them: Eye roll. Me: While I get dinner ready, could you please fill the glasses with water?...